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1 📋 Introduction
Welcome to I Hate PDF ("we", "our", "us"), accessible at www.ihatepdf.in. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our free online PDF and image tools.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our services.
2 📁 Your Files — What We Collect
We do not collect your files. When you use any tool on I Hate PDF — whether merging PDFs, compressing images, splitting documents, or any other operation — your files are processed entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript.
This means:
- Your files are never transmitted to our servers
- Your files are never stored anywhere outside your device
- We cannot view the contents of your files — technically impossible
- Your files are automatically cleared when you close the browser tab
- No one at I Hate PDF can ever access your documents under any circumstances
3 📊 Information We Do Collect
While we do not collect your files, our website collects limited, anonymous data to improve our services:
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as page views, session duration, browser type, device type, and country. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally.
- Error Logs: If a tool encounters an error, we may collect anonymous error reports to fix bugs. No file content is ever included in error logs.
- Advertising Data: We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing. See Google's Privacy Policy for full details.
We do not collect: names, email addresses, phone numbers, payment information, or any personally identifiable information.
4 🍪 Cookies
We use a minimal number of cookies on our website:
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to understand how visitors use our site. These are anonymous and contain no personal information.
- Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense may set cookies to serve relevant advertisements.
- Preference Cookies: We may store your preferences locally in your browser for a better experience.
We do not use cookies to track your files, documents, or tool usage in a way that identifies you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5 🤝 Third-Party Services
We use these third-party services on our website:
- Google Analytics: For anonymous website usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy ↗
- Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements. Google Ads Policy ↗
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not sell, rent, or share any user data with third parties beyond what is described here.
6 🔐 Data Security
Because your files are processed entirely in your browser, they are inherently secure — our servers never touch your files, meaning there is zero risk of a server-side data breach exposing your documents.
For the limited anonymous analytics data we collect, we use industry-standard security measures and rely on Google's secure infrastructure. Our website uses HTTPS to encrypt all communication between your browser and our servers.
7 👶 Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8 🌍 International Users
I Hate PDF is operated from India. If you access our website from outside India, please be aware that limited anonymous analytics data may be processed in India or through Google's global infrastructure. By using our services, you consent to this processing.
9 ✏️ Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10 📬 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Contact Page: www.ihatepdf.in/contact.html
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.
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